The Education Service runs a Visit Parliament programme, which gives students the chance to visit the Palace of Westminster. Visits are designed for students aged 7 to 18 and includes an education tour followed by a workshop run by Education Service staff.
Education tours are different from other Parliamentary tours as they are designed to reflect the National Curriculum and focus on the role of Parliament as a legislative body, rather than on the building itself. On their way around the Palace of Westminster, students learn about the characteristics of each of the three parts of Parliament – the Commons, the Lords and the Monarch – and discuss the difference between Parliament and government. They also find out about the process of passing a bill through Parliament, and have the chance to ask questions about how Parliament works.
Education visits (incorporating a tour and workshop) take place throughout the school year, in the autumn, spring and summer terms. Visits must be booked directly with the Education Service by a teacher or member of staff.
If you would like to know more, please do contact the Education Service on 020 7219 4496 or have a look at their website (www.parliament.uk/education) to find out more about the content of the day.
Groups of young people making education visits to the UK Parliament from UK constituencies may be eligible for a travel subsidy to help support the cost of travel to and from the UK Parliament. This includes visits booked via UK Parliament’s Education and Engagement Team and Inside UK Parliament tours booked by your school’s local MP. Informal tours delivered directly by MPs, Members of the House of Lords or their staff are not eligible.
The full terms and conditions can be found on the Travel Subsidy T&Cs page. Please contact the Business Support Team if you have any questions.
- Email: [email protected]
- Call: 0207 219 4496